Learning experience via leading a Skype chat: Mostly I learned that with adult learners, little if any control is needed from a facilitator. Actually, NO control is necessary. It is great to be in class with adults. I wonder how different it would be to lead an online chat with young students, say freshmen, or high school students.
I learned that a thorough understanding of the technology would greatly benefit the process :) People get frustrated when too much time is spent trying to deal with tech problems. I sure get frustrated by that myself.
I learned a lot about skype, and I will experience the web ct chatroom this week, which is what I used a few years ago. I can then make a comparison.
Finally, synchronous online communication is acutally making me appreciate asynchronous communication....Both are essential. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. What is great about online ed is that you can have both!
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